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Network by Design, a leading private insurance company has specific standards on coverage for eating disorder treatment.

Eating Disorder Treatment Insurance | Network by Design

Center For Discovery has a long history as a preferred in-network provider with Network by Design.

Verification of Benefits

Our benefits department will contact Network by Design on your behalf in order to verify your coverage and share of cost. Because you are insured with Network by Design, your out of pocket cost will likely be less than you would spend at an out of network facility. Most plans include outpatient, partial hospitalization (day treatment), and intensive outpatient coverage and may be covered at 100% or include a co-pay.

Eating disorders affect 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States and carry the highest mortality rate out of all mental health disorders. The most well known eating disorders in the The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM-V) are anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder (most common eating disorder) and bulimia nervosa. The two other disorders in the DSM-V are known as avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED). Eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy behaviors related to food, weight and body shape and generally consist of binging, self-induced vomiting, diuretic and laxative abuse and excessive exercise; however the underlying triggers are not related to food but rather psychosocial factors such as past abuse or trauma, low-self esteem, bullying, poor parental relationships, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse, non-suicidal self-injury disorder (NSSI), a perfectionistic personality, difficulty communicating negative emotions, and difficulty resolving conflict.

Eating disorder treatment – Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Eating disorders on average last approximately eight years and carry a high stigma resulting in less number of individuals seeking treatment. Studies have shown that only one in ten individuals will receive treatment for their eating disorder and many believe these statistics are due to the stigma associated with eating disorders, the high cost of treatment, the lack of insurance coverage and the decreasing government and subsidized funds available for eating disorder treatment. Network by Design, a leading private insurance company has specific standards on coverage for eating disorder treatment. A thorough assessment by a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians and therapists is required in order to assess the level of care needed and whether Network by Design will cover this specific level of care. The levels of care for eating disorder treatment in Palm Beach Gardens, FL covered by Network by Design include acute inpatient treatment, residential eating disorder treatment, partial hospital eating disorder treatment and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Network by Design requires the following elements for all levels of care:

A thorough individualized treatment plan written within 24 hours of admission.

Discharge planning that begins at the time of admission, which includes timely aftercare appointments with at least one appointment within seven days of discharge, and prescriptions for any necessary medications to bridge the gap between discharge and the first follow appointment.

Family therapy is relevant to the treatment plan and will occur as frequently as needed to achieve the treatment goals, but no less than once weekly, unless clinically contraindicated, and should be on a face-to-face basis.

How much does eating disorder treatment cost?

The cost of eating disorder treatment in Palm Beach Gardens, FL depends on many factors including the type of treatment, the duration of treatment, the type of insurance accepted and the cost of the specific program where the individual receives treatment. On average, a 30-day inpatient treatment course for an eating disorder costs $30,000 however this may be covered by private insurance and many well-established treatment centers offer scholarships to cover out of pocket costs. Assessing the cost of your eating disorder is one of the most important elements of treatment. Finding an eating disorder program that offers scholarships, financial planning and is a patient advocate while working with insurance companies is extremely important in the success of your eating disorder treatment. The cost of eating disorder treatment is dictated by the specific eating disorder program facility however the insurance companies will dictate how much of your care will be covered and therefore it is important that the eating disorder center is knowledgeable of insurance carriers and specific treatment plans that are covered in order for you to receive the best treatment coverage. Seeking professional treatment is the only safe way to overcome an eating disorder and it is important to research specific treatment costs and insurance coverage during your process of choosing a specific eating disorder treatment center.